GeoViewer Silent Installation Guide

Overview

GeoViewer supports silent (unattended) installation using InstallShield response file functionality. This method allows installation without user interaction and is suitable for automated or enterprise deployments.

Prerequisites

• Ensure you have Administrator privileges

• It is recommended to use a clean system for testing

• command run in  Administrator

  
  

Step 1: Record the Installation (Create Response File)

Important:

Run Command Prompt as Administrator.

Steps:

1. Open Command Prompt (Run as Administrator)

2. Navigate to the folder containing the installer

3. Run the following command:

   
   

geoviewer-x64-bit.exe -r -f1"C:\Users\janam\Downloads\setup.iss"

Instructions:

• The installer UI will launch

• Complete the installation manually (Next → Install → Finish)

• A response file (setup.iss) will be created at the specified location

  
  

Step 2: Uninstall Existing Installation (Recommended)

Before testing silent installation, uninstall any existing GeoViewer version.

Steps:

1. Go to Control Panel → Programs and Features

2. Locate GeoViewer

3. Click Uninstall

   
   

This ensures accurate validation of the silent installation process.

Step 3: Perform Silent Installation

Important:

Run Command Prompt as Administrator.

Command:

geoviewer-x64-bit.exe /s -f1"C:\Users\janam\Downloads\setup.iss"

Behavior:

• No user interface will be displayed

• Installation runs in the background

• Wait for completion

  
  

Verification

After installation, verify:

• GeoViewer appears in the Start Menu

• Installation directory is created (e.g., Program Files)

• Application launches successfully

Summary

• GeoViewer uses an InstallShield-based installer

• Silent installation is supported via response file (setup.iss)

• Process:

  1. Record installation

  2. Uninstall existing version (recommended)

  3. Run silent install

     
     

Conclusion

Silent deployment of GeoViewer is supported and can be reliably executed using the above steps. This approach is suitable for automated deployment scenarios.

For further assistance, please contact support.